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Trying to figure out most economical way to travel from Germany to Paris. Train tickets for family of 5 about 300 Euro. But I've heard it's a nightmare to drive IN Paris. Anyone have other suggestions? Are you able to long term park your car at the Disneyland Paris train station?

It's really not at all difficult to drive into or out of Paris. What you do not want to do is use your car as a means of transportation within the city. However there are parking lots where you could leave your car while you use the métro and/or buses to get around. Parking in the center is expensive however. Why not find a hotel on the eastern edge of but within the city? Parking there would probably be cheaper and you would still be close to a métro station. You might look at the Hôtel de la Porte Dorée, a well reviewed and good value 2-star near the Bois de Vincennes. The hotel could advise you about nearby parking options.

Is that 78 Euro there oneway for each person? Best I can find is 312 Euro round trip for all 5 of us. I just thought maybe I could do better driving to a station on the outskirts, then taking the train from there.

Unfortunately, 2 of my kids will be 15 by the time we leave, (14 at time of purchase, but 15 when traveling). We're over in Kaiserslautern. Checked the bahn website, and it looks like they have deals from Saarbrucken, which isn't too far, and we could leave from there...but I can't get the tariffs to show up when I try to book it. Might have to get help from a travel agent?

Are you saying from Saarbrucken its 116 each way for 5 people, so 232 Euro for all of us versus the 312 from Kaiserslautern? With the Euro/dollar rate, it's worth the 30 min drive to Saarbrucken if its that much cheaper. Not sure why it won't show me the tariffs, as I'd just book it online. When I tried, it said "unknown" then wanted my credit card number. I'm not booking without knowing the price! Thank you so much for your help! I know Paris is an expensive place, but trying to save where I can!

and punch in the following: 2 passengers at 45 years, two at 15 years and one at twelve. I used the date of November 12, as I wasn't sure what day you were traveling. I got a rate of 116 euros for your group, 2nd class on restricted fare (you must take a specific train). But it is on the high speed and only takes about 2 1/2 hours! There are several Kaiserslautern stations listed. I used the one:Kaiserslautern Hbf.

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Re: traveling to Paris from Germany

Apr 11, 2010, 1:17 AM

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